Great Xia Imperial City.
As the sovereign city of the Great Xia Dynasty, the buildings within had a history of over ten thousand years, yet they remained as resplendent as new.
The entire Imperial City stretched for several thousand miles, vast beyond compare. It was far beyond the likes of those cities in Jubei City.
The Great Xia Imperial Palace stood at the heart of the city. Like a colossal beast, its peaks towered into the heavens, piercing the clouds as they overlooked every direction of the city.
The entire palace was majestic and lofty beyond reach, symbolizing the sacred heavenly might of the imperial clan!
At this moment, inside one of the palace's grand halls.
The Great Xia Emperor and Shi Minyue both stood there, their eyes filled with anticipation.
The Asura Venerable had already sent them word. He was bringing Chu Yun back to the palace.
"Your Majesty, I... I'm a little nervous."
"It's been so many years since I last saw Yun'er. I'm worried that when Yun'er sees me, his mother, he might blame me..."
Shi Minyue was both excited and worried.
Chu Yun had been missing for so many years. Who knew how much hardship he had suffered out there?
Even if he truly blamed her, Shi Minyue felt that it was only right.
After all, if she had watched over Chu Yun properly back then, he would not have been missing for so many years.
"My beloved consort, don't worry."
"When Yun'er returns, whatever he wants, I shall give him!"
"I will make up for everything we have owed him all these years."
"As for what happened back then, it cannot be blamed on you either."
"If anyone is to blame, it can only be those people with ulterior motives. They were simply too vicious!"
When the Great Xia Emperor spoke those final words, a chilling killing intent clearly flashed through his eyes.
Ssshh!!
At that moment, a spatial rift appeared above the hall.
The Asura Venerable emerged slowly from within, bringing Chu Yun along with Luo Feng and Xuan Feng, the two commanders.
"Greetings, Your Majesty, Your Highness."
Xuan Feng and Luo Feng immediately bowed.
The Asura Venerable looked at the Emperor and Shi Minyue. "Your Majesty, little sister, I have brought Yun'er back safely."
The Great Xia Emperor and Shi Minyue immediately fixed their eyes tightly on Chu Yun.
Overwhelmed with joy, Shi Minyue burst into tears. "Yun'er! My Yun'er! After all these years, you've finally come home!"
Shi Minyue pulled her son into an embrace. Her heart overflowed with joy and emotion, and at this moment, the joy of their mother-son reunion was fully laid bare.
A broad smile also appeared on the Great Xia Emperor's face. Seeing that his son had grown so much, he was both delighted and heartbroken. "Yun'er, how have you been all these years out there?"
"Who raised you?"
Chu Yun looked at them. Having prepared himself, he said, "Father Emperor, Mother Consort, Yun'er has lived well these years. You need not worry."
"Ever since I could remember, I lived in a forest with a pack of wolves. Later, I met a farmer. After he taught me how to read and write, Yun'er gradually grew up."
Upon hearing that her son had initially lived among wolves, Shi Minyue's heart ached even more. "Yun'er, rest assured. Now that you've come home, Mother Consort will never let you suffer again."
"Your Father Emperor has already had a residence cleaned up for you, and the servants for your residence have also been prepared."
"If you need anything else from now on, just say the word, understand?"
Chu Yun knew that, because he had been missing for so many years, his parents wanted to make it up to him.
Naturally, he would not refuse. It was the heartfelt wish of his parents, and Chu Yun accepted it calmly.
"Mother Consort, I understand."
"If I need anything, I'll tell you then."
The Great Xia Emperor nodded. "Good. Yun'er, hold out your hand."
Chu Yun obeyed and slowly extended his left hand.
The Great Xia Emperor touched Chu Yun's body with one finger.
In an instant, Chu Yun felt as if an electric current had surged through his entire body, a numb, tingling sensation coursing all over him.
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The next moment, the Great Xia Emperor withdrew his finger. A trace of surprise appeared in his eyes. "Strange. Yun'er, what kind of root bone is this?"
"How can it be so powerful and strange? I have never seen a root bone that can merge with the power of one's bloodline!"
The Heavenly Blood Divine Root Bone was one of the strongest root bones across the myriad heavens and worlds. Even someone as powerful as the Great Xia Emperor was seeing it for the first time.
"Father Emperor, I don't know either."
"My root bone is something I was born with. I don't know what kind of root bone it is."
Whenever Chu Yun had something he could not explain, he simply threw the words "born with" at it.
It was the simplest solution, sparing him the trouble of wasting time on explanations.
"How strange..." The Great Xia Emperor remained puzzled.
Shi Minyue directly said, "Enough, Your Majesty. Yun'er has only just returned, and you are already examining his cultivation and talent. Can't you let Yun'er rest first?"
"I was indeed too hasty."
"How about this, Yun'er? I'll have someone take you to see your residence first. If you are tired, you may rest there."
"If there is anything, we can discuss it tomorrow," the Great Xia Emperor said.
"Yes, Father Emperor," Chu Yun answered.
"Oh, right."
"Luo Feng, from this moment onward, temporarily hand over all Shadow Guard affairs to Xuan Feng, Can Feng, and the others."
"Now that the Ninth Prince has returned, your duty is to ensure his safety at all times. Do you understand?" the Great Xia Emperor ordered Luo Feng.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
A Shadow Guard Commander had become an Imperial Prince's protector!
The meaning behind this was enough to make one ponder deeply.
"Father Emperor, Mother Consort, then your son shall take his leave first."
Chu Yun cupped his hands toward them, then departed with Luo Feng.
The Emperor also dismissed Xuan Feng. The entire hall was now left with only himself, Consort Shi, and the Asura Venerable.
The smile on the Emperor's face gradually faded, replaced by solemnity. "Did anything happen on the way back?"
"No major matters, but there were quite a few minor ones."
The Asura Venerable then told the two of them everything that had happened at the Nine Splendor Sect and in Jubei City.
He also told them of Chu Yun's attitude and methods in handling those matters.
When they heard that Chu Yun had wiped out the entire Ye Family and driven Ye Wanrou, the woman who had betrayed him, into a mental breakdown,
several traces of surprise and delight appeared on the Emperor's face. "Oh? Yun'er was truly so decisive?"
"Decisive would not quite be the word. If one had to put it plainly, he could even be called somewhat cruel."
"And he is bold as well. Facing the Battle Venerable Body's consciousness of Xue Xuan, he showed not the slightest retreat. He dared to confront it head-on, as though he had been born with the bearing of a king," the Asura Venerable replied.
"Hahahaha!"
"Cruel is good. If he showed mercy to his enemies, I would instead be somewhat disappointed."
"As for the Blood God Sect, Xue Xuan alone cannot stir up much of a storm." The Emperor was fairly satisfied with Chu Yun's performance.
"Your Majesty, with Yun'er in the palace and the Blood God Sect so far away, this concubine is not worried that they will harm Yun'er."
"But what happened back then... If, now that Yun'er has returned, they act in secret again..."
Shi Minyue's tone and expression were both filled with worry.
The Asura Venerable's brows also furrowed slightly.
The Emperor's expression darkened somewhat. "After all these years, they have hidden their fox tails well. It is not easy for me to seize them."
"But if they dare reveal themselves this time..."
"Then let this Imperial City welcome a great downpour, and let it thoroughly cleanse away the filth lurking in the shadows!"
The residence the Emperor had arranged for Chu Yun was located in a spacious estate near the Imperial Palace.
There were over three hundred servants.
Among them were one hundred and eighty guards, fifty maidservants, while the rest were gardeners and household servants.
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